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CAT 305.5E VS Tata Hitachi NX 30 Comparison
CAT 305.5E
₹ 29 L - 31 L
VS
Tata Hitachi NX 30
₹ 27 L - 27.99 L
CAT 305.5E
₹29L
Tata Hitachi NX 30
₹27L
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CAT 305.5E
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Tata Hitachi NX 30
From ₹ 27 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C2.4 DI
Yanmar 3TNV88-BSTAH (3-cyl, water-cooled diesel)
Model
Cat C2.4 DI
Yanmar 3TNV88-BSTAH (3-cyl, water-cooled diesel)
Gross Power
34.1 kw
20.4 kw
Gross Power
34.1 kw
20.4 kw
Net Power
32.9 kw
19.7 kw
Net Power
32.9 kw
19.7 kw
Engine Power
45.7 HP
27.4 HP
Engine Power
45.7 HP
27.4 HP
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
1642 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
Stage III
BS IV
Emission Standard
Stage III
BS IV
Max Torque
800 Nm
106 Nm
Max Torque
800 Nm
106 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
5400 kg
2900 kg
Operating Weight
5400 kg
2900 kg
Machine Weight
5,423 kg
2900 kg
Machine Weight
5,423 kg
2900 kg
Counter Weight
5000 kg
1000 kg
Counter Weight
5000 kg
1000 kg
Ground Pressure
31.0 kg
23 kg
Ground Pressure
31.0 kg
23 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement pumps + pilot gear pump
Main Pump Type
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement pumps + pilot gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140 L/min
68 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140 L/min
68 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
171 bar
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
171 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
85 litres
67 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
85 litres
67 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
34 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
34 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
137 mm
2625 mm
Max Digging Depth
137 mm
2625 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2,210 mm
1862 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2,210 mm
1862 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5830 mm
4428 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5830 mm
4428 mm
Max Dumping Height
3,835 mm
2666 mm
Max Dumping Height
3,835 mm
2666 mm
Max Cutting Height
5460 mm
3922 mm
Max Cutting Height
5460 mm
3922 mm
Boom Length
3.200 m
2.100 m
Boom Length
3.200 m
2.100 m
Arm Length
1500 mm
1200 mm
Arm Length
1500 mm
1200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
35 kN
23 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
35 kN
23 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
27 kN
14.6 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
27 kN
14.6 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 litres
32 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
58 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
58 litres
42 litres
Cooling System Capacity
9.8 litres
3.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
9.8 litres
3.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 litres
6.7 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 litres
6.7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
280 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
280 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1220 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1220 mm
Track Length on Ground
2440 mm
1490 mm
Track Length on Ground
2440 mm
1490 mm
Ground Clearance
628 mm
268 mm
Ground Clearance
628 mm
268 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1580 mm
980 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1580 mm
980 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with rubber tracks (standard on this mini excavator)
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks – typical compact mini excavator crawler system
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with rubber tracks (standard on this mini excavator)
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks – typical compact mini excavator crawler system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5,765 mm
4150 mm
Overall Length
5,765 mm
4150 mm
Overall Width
1950 mm
1500 mm
Overall Width
1950 mm
1500 mm
Overall Height
2,540 mm
2527 mm
Overall Height
2,540 mm
2527 mm
Cab Height
2,540 mm
2527 mm
Cab Height
2,540 mm
2527 mm
Boom Height
3 m
2.561 m
Boom Height
3 m
2.561 m
Track Width
600 mm
280 mm
Track Width
600 mm
280 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
3.2 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
3.2 km/h
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
10.5 rpm
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
10.5 rpm
Gradeability
25 %
58 %
Gradeability
25 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
40 kN
29.3 kN
Drawbar Pull
40 kN
29.3 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.06 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.06 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.22
0.04–0.07
Bucket Options
0.22
0.04–0.07
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (hydraulic hammer, auger, etc.)
Hydraulic breaker piping optional
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (hydraulic hammer, auger, etc.)
Hydraulic breaker piping optional
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Standard operator display
Standard monitor
Display Type
Standard operator display
Standard monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension/comfort seat
Suspended adjustable
Seat Type
Suspension/comfort seat
Suspended adjustable
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 305.5E
Pros
- Compact & Maneuverable
- Strong Performance for Size
- Fuel Efficient
Tata Hitachi NX 30
Pros
- Higher engine power (~27.4 HP) than many comparable mini excavators, giving decent digging grunt.
- 2.62 m digging depth and ~3.92 m cutting/dump height make it capable for utility and small construction tasks.
- 58% gradeability and strong swing torque (490 Nm) help on sloped or uneven ground.
